2016 Senegalese constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Senegal on 20 March 2016. The proposed changes to the constitution were approved by 62% of voters. A majority voted in favour in thirteen of the fourteen regions, with only Diourbel Region seeing a majority against.[1]
Background[]
A total of 15 changes were proposed to the constitution, including:[2]
- Shortening of the presidential term from seven years to five years. Contrary to incumbent president Macky Sall's wishes, this would only apply from the next presidential election in 2019 onwards.[3]
- Constitutional recognition for the Leader of the Opposition
- Enhanced powers for local authorities
- Rights to a healthy environment
- Changes to rights on land ownership and natural resources
Results[]
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 1,367,592 | 62.64 |
Against | 815,655 | 37.36 |
Invalid/blank votes | 19,815 | – |
Total | 2,203,062 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 5,709,582 | 38.59 |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References[]
- ^ "Sénégal: Référendum, le OUI va l'emporter avec plus de 60%, vers un recours d'Idrissa Seck à Thiès" [Senegal: Referendum, the YES will win with more than 60%, towards an appeal by Idrissa Seck in Thiès]. Koaci (in French). 22 March 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Voters in Benin, Cape Verde, Congo, Niger, Senegal and Zanzibar go to polls". BBC News. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Iaccino, Ludovica (17 February 2016). "Senegal: President Macky Sall in power until 2019 after failing to shorten term". International Business Times. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
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